Here's to a day well lived.
The November arctic blast means an early test of winter monastic mode. Textile project materials and supplies have migrated up from the ground floor studio and take over every surface. … Continue reading Project sprawl: a glorious mess
Every project begins with a thousand steps. –Susan Monday afternoon. The wind is blowing from the northeast, waves pounding our shoreline. Wet snow is beginning to stick to the unraked … Continue reading Dabbing paint on fabric
Adopting a plant-based diet isn’t just about giving up meat and dairy. I’m still exploring the best ways to prepare tasty, nutritional meals without spending all day cooking and without … Continue reading Plant-strong resources
Waffle recipe Combine in a high-speed blender: 1 small, very ripe banana, smashed 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup water or nondairy milk 2 Tbs. ground flaxseeds or chia … Continue reading Five years of plant-based eating
How can I make this work? I’d like to claim a spot among Believers because it’s November and a lovely time to sense a consciousness within the blustering wind, the … Continue reading God hypothesis
Whenever I get into a contemplative mood, I wind up grappling with God. My brain is burdened with the images of a Catholic youth. I’m stuck with monotheism’s mental model … Continue reading My “God” problem
Yesterday. Nothing scheduled. How delightful. I bundle up for a walk as if it were Arctic winter outdoors, but it is only in the 40s. Hardening up to the cold … Continue reading Self-reflection: Tarot
When I turned 70 last year, I was full of determination to make a plan for “the next 30 years.” My journal is full of scribbled reflections on resolutions and … Continue reading Now what?
